Beany Burgers

Inspired by H's recipe over at The Dirt, and a recipe I got from a friend at church...we've come up with a Willy-Approved version of the Beany Burger. We're eating these bad boys like they're going out of style.

Sorry there is no picture....but let's face it, my food photos never make the food look as appetizing as they should. Hays has a great photo on her blog....but if you do follow the link and check out her blog, don't be "that" person and forget to leave her a comment. After all, Thanks to the inspiration from her beautiful food photos...we have created one more recipe for the "dude light a match" section of our cookbook. Yummy.

Beany Burgers
1-2 cans drained black beans (or about 3 cups black beans if you cook them yourself, like I did)
a little shake of garlic salt ('cuz I can't cook without it)
1/4 c canned whole kernel corn (not to be mistaken by that nasty creamed corn stuff)
1 c dry bread crumbs (or cracker crumbs, or whatever you have handy)
2-3 tsp (1/3 packet?) Hidden Valley Dips FIESTA Ranch Packet (not the prepared dip...just the dry mix)
1/4 diced onion (optional)
1 egg (beaten)

1/4 c cornmeal
2 TBS olive oil

Hamburger buns
sliced avocado
sliced pepper jack cheese

Mash beans in food processor, then mix in a bowl with garlic salt, corn, bread, fiesta seasonings, onion, and egg using a potato masher or wooden spoon.

Form into patties (makes about 6 small patties)
coat with cornmeal

Heat oil in skillet over med heat.
Cook 10-15 minutes, flip once...they're done when they're crispy!

Top with pepperjack (cover pan with lid 30 sec to melt cheese)
and sliced avocado

Seriously. Awesome. Enjoy!